Her son, Rodney Peete Jr. (Rodney James Peete), was diagnosed with autism at age 3.
Holly and husband Rodney Peete formed Los Angeles-based HollyRod Foundation to help families affected by Autism.
Four children: fraternal twins (boy and girl) Rodney Peete Jr. (Rodney James "R.J." Peete) and Ryan Peete (Ryan Elizabeth Peete) (b. October 19, 1997), son Robinson Peete (Robinson James Peete) (b. August 11, 2002) and son Roman Peete (b. February 25, 2005).
Husband Rodney Peete is an 11-year NFL veteran, quarterback with Washington Redskins. His cousin is pro golfer Calvin Peete.